Hristopher
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "bearer of Christ".
Name Census estimates that about 184 living Americans carry the first name Hristopher. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Hristopher today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Hristopher births was 1987 (25 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Hristopher. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
184
~ 1 in 1,862,795 Americans
Peak year
1987
25 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1989 SSA rank
#4,374
Tracked since 1970
Popularity
Hristopher: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Hristopher from the 1970s through to the 1980s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 138 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hristopher by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Hristopher during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Hristophers live
Origin
Meaning and history of Hristopher
The name Hristopher is believed to have originated from the ancient Greek language. It is a variation of the name Christophoros, which is derived from the Greek words "Christos" meaning "Christ" and "phoros" meaning "bearer." This name was given to those who carried the teachings of Christ and spread Christianity.
In ancient times, Christophoros was a popular name among early Christians, particularly in regions where Greek culture and language had a significant influence, such as parts of the Middle East, North Africa, and Southern Europe. It is mentioned in some early Christian texts and records, although its usage was not as widespread as other biblical names.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Christophoros was a Christian martyr from the 3rd century AD, known as Saint Christopher. According to legend, he was a tall and strong man who carried travelers across a river, and on one occasion, he carried the Christ child, which led to his conversion to Christianity.
As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations and adaptations to fit different languages and cultures. The spelling "Hristopher" likely emerged as a result of these variations, possibly influenced by languages with different alphabets or phonetic systems.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the name Hristopher or its variations. One of the most famous was Christopher Columbus (1451-1506), the Italian explorer who is credited with leading the first European expeditions across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas.
Another prominent figure was Christopher Marlowe (1564-1593), an English playwright, poet, and translator of the Elizabethan era, best known for his plays such as "Doctor Faustus" and "The Tragic History of Doctor Faustus."
In the realm of science, Christopher Wren (1632-1723) was an influential English architect, credited with designing many iconic buildings in London, including St. Paul's Cathedral, after the Great Fire of London in 1666.
In the field of literature, Christopher Isherwood (1904-1986) was a prominent English-American novelist and playwright, known for works such as "The Berlin Stories" and "A Single Man."
Lastly, Christopher Reeve (1952-2004) was an American actor best known for his portrayal of the iconic superhero Superman in several films, as well as his advocacy for spinal cord injury research after becoming paralyzed in a horse-riding accident.
People
Hristopher + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Hristopher as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with H
Other first names starting with H with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Hristopher: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Hristopher?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 184 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Hristopher going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,862,795 US residents.
Is Hristopher a common name?
We classify Hristopher as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 194 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Hristopher most popular?
The single biggest year for Hristopher was 1987, when 25 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Hristopher is about 44 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Hristopher in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Hristopher a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Hristopher in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Hristopher still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Hristopher in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Hristopher can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Hristopher?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.